1861 Alabama gubernatorial election
The 1861 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 5, 1861 in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat John Gill Shorter won his first term as governor.
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 County results Shorter: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Watts: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% Unknown/No Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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Candidates
Democratic Party
- John Gill Shorter, Deputy from Alabama to the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States
Whig Party
- Thomas H. Watts, 3rd Confederate States Attorney General
Election
Statewide
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John Gill Shorter | 37,849 | 57.37% | |
| Whig | Thomas H. Watts | 28,127 | 42.63% | |
| Total votes | 65,976 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- Dubin, Michael J (2014). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861-1911 | The Official Results by State and County. ISBN 9780786456468.
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